Bladder Catheter Insertion (simple) cost at US hospitals
Insertion of a temporary indwelling bladder catheter, simple · CPT 51702
$34.35
lowest cash price
$232.30
national median
$2,240.28
highest cash price
795
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $34.35–$2,240.28 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($147.72) → Sep 1, 2026 ($338.93)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $229.32 | $473.46 | $625.56 |
| Arizona | 23 | $62.21 | $99.08 | $232.25 |
| Arkansas | 10 | $34.35 | $139.10 | $299.00 |
| California | 88 | $39.27 | $275.60 | $1,297.44 |
| Colorado | 17 | $101.92 | $1,208.26 | $1,208.26 |
| Florida | 79 | $156.78 | $481.65 | $2,061.19 |
| Georgia | 17 | $74.60 | $368.55 | $1,475.52 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $75.84 | $75.84 | $166.50 |
| Illinois | 43 | $62.50 | $245.00 | $600.48 |
| Indiana | 26 | $181.12 | $348.00 | $494.40 |
| Iowa | 31 | $113.40 | $198.25 | $593.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | $73.20 | $581.70 | $581.70 |
| Kentucky | 21 | $60.26 | $207.00 | $338.93 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $145.86 | $145.86 | $145.86 |
| Maine | 7 | $58.00 | $173.40 | $267.25 |
| Maryland | 1 | $117.00 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Michigan | 27 | $59.92 | $329.00 | $600.80 |
| Minnesota | 14 | $69.10 | $260.00 | $297.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $38.60 | $96.72 | $496.00 |
| Missouri | 17 | $186.78 | $633.60 | $2,240.28 |
| Montana | 2 | $92.00 | $92.00 | $167.20 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $113.40 | $122.36 | $221.61 |
| Nevada | 4 | $98.80 | $225.50 | $249.70 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $233.80 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| New Jersey | 9 | $140.87 | $142.67 | $151.80 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $193.20 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| New York | 23 | $42.00 | $152.54 | $1,084.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $138.00 | $198.83 | $516.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $250.40 | $250.40 | $447.20 |
| Ohio | 59 | $123.57 | $323.25 | $1,032.60 |
| Oklahoma | 15 | $113.78 | $194.35 | $332.20 |
| Oregon | 13 | $165.44 | $313.65 | $469.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $184.00 | $538.20 | $1,027.20 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $103.00 | $142.00 | $235.80 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $199.20 | $264.80 | $289.60 |
| Tennessee | 30 | $37.20 | $59.16 | $131.54 |
| Texas | 111 | $67.20 | $285.15 | $1,201.00 |
| Virginia | 33 | $42.32 | $158.50 | $368.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $51.10 | $210.00 | $488.60 |
| West Virginia | 15 | $104.50 | $229.00 | $500.50 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $121.98 | $195.00 | $720.00 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $103.32 | $189.68 | $208.50 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | $235.20 | $94.15 – $232.20 |
| St Francis Eastside | Greenville, SC | $235.80 | not published |
| Sanford Vermillion Hospital | Vermillion, SD | $236.80 | $87.32 – $266.40 |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $237.90 | $21.79 – $855.03 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | $241.74 | $179.30 – $1,687.00 |
| HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital | Shelbyville, IL | $241.92 | $272.96 – $300.26 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $245.00 | $105.00 – $6,291.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $245.00 | $105.00 – $6,291.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $245.00 | $105.00 – $4,116.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $245.00 | $105.00 – $6,291.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $245.00 | $105.00 – $6,291.00 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $245.00 | $105.00 – $6,291.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $245.00 | $105.00 – $4,528.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $245.00 | $105.00 – $6,291.00 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $246.50 | $18.78 – $240.01 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $247.20 | $30.26 – $179.30 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $247.20 | $30.26 – $185.15 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $247.32 | $99.46 – $531.30 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $248.58 | $24.73 – $400.00 |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital, Inc. | Chilton, WI | $249.66 | $26.16 – $155.38 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $249.70 | $28.47 – $759.00 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $250.25 | $127.04 – $132.12 |
| Sanford Medical Center Mayville | Mayville, ND | $250.40 | $75.78 – $281.70 |
| Sanford Medical Center Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | $250.40 | $75.78 – $281.70 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | $250.80 | $6.48 – $283.42 |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $251.40 | not published |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | $252.00 | $129.64 – $345.63 |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $253.00 | $18.78 – $642.73 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $255.27 | $18.77 – $28.79 |
| Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | $257.00 | $18.78 – $131.89 |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | Thief River Falls, MN | $260.00 | $111.64 – $292.50 |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls, MN | $260.00 | $111.64 – $292.50 |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $264.00 | not published |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | $264.80 | $24.97 – $297.90 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $265.71 | $1.87 – $213.71 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $266.40 | $142.58 – $308.00 |
| Defiance Hospital | Defiance, OH | $266.40 | not published |
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $266.40 | not published |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $267.25 | $23.68 – $117.30 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $270.00 | not published |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $270.00 | not published |
| HSHS Holy Family Hospital | GREENVILLE, IL | $270.00 | $78.42 – $356.44 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | $270.40 | $81.83 – $304.20 |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $271.80 | not published |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional Main Campus | Meridian, MS | $272.80 | $116.72 – $265.27 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville | Janesville, WI | $273.35 | $100.51 – $4,074.00 |
| Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center | Clear Lake, SD | $273.60 | $175.45 – $307.80 |
| St. Michael Medical Center | Silverdale, WA | $274.35 | $391.62 – $559.45 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $275.55 | $38.62 – $273.84 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $275.60 | not published |